Welcome to Class!
Mrs. Minerva Room 658
"Students are at the heart of Oak
Valley and meeting their needs is our
first priority."
Mrs. Minerva’s Classes
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7th Grade Pre-Algebra (Period 1)
7th Grade Algebra 1-2 (Period 3)
7th Grade Life Science (Periods 2 ,7, 8)
7th Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods 5 & 6)
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Encore / Workshop
• Minerva / Doyle
• All Mondays – Monday Lessons
• Tue–Fri Odd Days- Encore
Even Days- Workshop (L/A, Math)
• Volunteers needed
Doyle / Minerva
• Volunteers:
If interested, sign up / email
Parent Partner to help coordinate
• Art Corp:
If interested, sign up / email / Sept 23rd
• Field Trips
• Donations: Thank you for all you do!
Materials
Monetary: Checks to OVMS with
Doyle/Minerva on subject line
Pre-Algebra – What’s That?
Pre-Algebra is the fundamental link between
mathematics and algebra. It is the link
between the concrete and the abstract.
Learn to use the “language” of algebra. We
begin with easier concepts (2x + 5 = 9)
just like you would learn Spanish talking
first about things we know – not nuclear
physics – then about more complex.
Pre-Algebra – Key Info
Grading:
Academic = quizzes, tests, projects
Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late /
incorrect)
Work Habits = Homework + Participation
Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules
Homework: Daily =Assigned + Review
Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online
37 Students currently
in
class
(to Student & Parent Resources)
Algebra 1-2 – What’s That?
One way to think of Algebra is using
equations, with symbols, to solve
real-world problems.
Algebra 1-2 is a high school level
course.
Algebra 1-2 –Key Info
• Grading:
Academic = quizzes, tests, projects
Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late / incorrect)
Work Habits = Homework + Participation
Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules
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Homework: Daily =Assigned + Review
Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online
Pace: Fast
37 Students in class
(to Student & Parent Resources)
Life Science – What’s That?
• Investigation and
Experimentation
• Cell Biology
• Plant and Animal
Structures
• Earth History and
Geologic Time
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Evolution
Human Anatomy
Light and Eyes
Genetics
Human
Reproduction
Student & Parent Resources
• Class Website
(http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/nminerva)
• (Math/Science) Holt Website from class site or
(http://my.hrw.com/) Login info on Minerva website
• Email (nminerva@powayusd.com)
• OVMS Website
(http://www.powayusd.com/pusdovms)
Go to Math Voluntary Donations
Go to Science Voluntary Donations
Math Voluntary Donations
We appreciate all you do!
Below are “wish lists” list items. Any and all
donations are greatly appreciated!
Classroom Materials, incl. copies per class $ 150
Additional Voluntary Donations for Student
Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, dry erase
markers, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, tape,
stickies, etc. are all appreciated.
Other Math Information
• Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer
1st or 3rd periods and want to work with a small
group.
• Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject
line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto
distribution list.
• Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for
any “C” or below grade; AND we can
conference if any of us feel the need.
(Go to “Working Together”)
Thank you!
Life Science Voluntary Donations
We appreciate all you do!
Below are “wish lists” list items, shown by cost per class.
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
Labs:
Dissections: Earth Worm, Cow Eye, Frog,
Fetal Pig and related supplies
$375
Other Labs:
75
Classroom Materials, incl. copies
150
Total per Class $600
Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials:
paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks,
tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated.
Other Science Information
• Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer
2nd, 7th, or 8th periods and want help during
labs.
• Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject
line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto
distribution list.
• Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for
any “C” or below grade; AND we can
conference if any of us feel the need.
(Go to “Working Together”)
Thank you!
Working Together
For YOUR
CHILD, the
Student…
For ME, the
Teacher…
For YOU, the
Parent…
• Be Prepared
• Be Involved
• Communicate
• Be Prepared
• Be Involved
• Communicate
• Encourage
• Be Involved
• Communicate
We are a team!
Thank you
for supporting
your child!